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Lake Jipe Conservation Hub

Stories, research, and insights from the frontlines of community-led conservation.

Manolo: Eight Years in JipeConservation Science

Manolo: Eight Years in Jipe

The bull elephant who made Lake Jipe his home, and the community that gave him room.

8 years of daily monitoring
Zacharia Mutinda MutetiZacharia Mutinda Muteti
9 min read
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Hope Grows by the LakeshoreImpact Stories

Hope Grows by the Lakeshore

How permaculture gardens are building food security and conservation stewardship in Jipe communities.

30+ families benefiting
Elvis OgotElvis Ogot
5 min read
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The Elephant Whisperers of JipeCommunity Voices

The Elephant Whisperers of Jipe

Meet the community scouts who track elephant movements and prevent human-wildlife conflict.

89 elephants monitored
Simon KariukiSimon Kariuki
7 min read
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Reviving Jipe Tilapia: A Community EffortConservation Science

Reviving Jipe Tilapia: A Community Effort

How sustainable fishing practices are bringing back endemic fish species to Lake Jipe.

86 fishers trained
Dennis MulingeDennis Mulinge
6 min read
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Building Beehive Fences: A Step-by-Step GuideHow-To Guides

Building Beehive Fences: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how communities are using beehive fences to protect crops from elephants while producing honey.

110 beehives installed
Alphonse MairaAlphonse Maira
10 min read
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Youth Leading Change: Eco-Club StoriesCommunity Voices

Youth Leading Change: Eco-Club Stories

Stories from young conservation ambassadors who are shaping the future of Lake Jipe.

372 learners engaged
Albright A. AtsiayaAlbright A. Atsiaya
4 min read
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